



Composed from tiny, tightly set tesserae, this panel achieves painterly shading in the faces, hair, and ornamentation. The tragedy mask is rendered in pale stone tones with deep-set eyes and an open mouth, while the comedy mask is warmer and more animated, framed by golden ochres, terracotta reds, and leafy accents.
The surrounding field uses soft neutrals and muted reds to frame the scene without overpowering it, allowing the masks to hold attention. Ideal as a framed wall tableau, inset panel, or feature insert within larger mosaic schemes where classical storytelling and craftsmanship are the focus.